Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for nuclear medicine technologists is $48.74 an hour ($101,370 a year). About 17,080 people work in this job there.
Pay range for nuclear medicine technologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.54 | $78,080 |
| 25% of workers | $41.69 | $86,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.74 | $101,370 |
| 75% of workers | $56.31 | $117,120 |
| 90% of workers | $64.66 | $134,500 |
Best-paying states for nuclear medicine technologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $162,380 | 1,500 |
| Washington | $126,200 | 320 |
| Hawaii | $125,650 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $124,280 | 540 |
| Oregon | $122,100 | 180 |
| New York | $118,650 | 890 |
| Massachusetts | $118,250 | 380 |
| Connecticut | $117,150 | 170 |
| Colorado | $116,990 | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $116,630 | 30 |
Pay by state
- California · $162,380
- Florida · $97,310
- Georgia · $100,880
- Illinois · $104,950
- Michigan · $95,400
- New Jersey · $124,280
- New York · $118,650
- North Carolina · $85,240
- Ohio · $97,570
- Pennsylvania · $94,570
- Texas · $101,170
Education, experience and outlook for nuclear medicine technologists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,110 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,290 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $96,590 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $95,480 |
| Radiologists | $420,860 |
| Radiation Therapists | $105,310 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $147,470 |
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